Student death
Dear Warhawk Community,
It is with great sadness that we announce that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been notified that one of our students has passed away. Jacob Freischmidt, an undergraduate finance major, passed away due to a motorcycle accident on Sunday, October 17, 2021.
The UW-Whitewater flag will fly at half-staff Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 in Jacob’s memory. Details for Jacob’s memorial service is listed below:
Memorial: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at 3 to 6 p.m. at the Church and Chapel Funeral Home - Waukesha/Pewaukee | 380 Bluemound Rd., Waukesha, WI, 53188.
As we process this information, please know that counseling services are available to you. For students, please contact the University Health and Counseling Services. For faculty and staff, please contact Kepro, the Employee Assistance Program.
~ Dean of Students Office